New Delhi, Sept. 14 -- An X user has spoken of his disbelief after a junior colleague died suddenly of cardiac arrest at the age of 40. KV Iyyer wrote that his team member had sent him a leave message in the morning and passed away just ten minutes later.

According to Iyyer, the man - identified as Shankar - was a devoted family man, married with a child, who stayed away from alcohol and smoking. He described him as healthy and fit despite his young age.

Calling it a "devastating incident," Iyyer posted on September 13: "One of my colleagues, Shankar texted me today morning at 8.37 am with a message". Shankar had requested leave due to back pain. "Such type of leave requests, being usual, I replied 'Ok take rest'. And the day continued ...